Money Magazine names Northfield to '50 Best Places to live' 2024 list

Described as a charming Minnesota town “with affordable homes and room for adventure,” Northfield is among the top 50 best places to live in America, according to new list from Money Magazine .

Northfield landed on the 2024 list, with Money writing the report “celebrates cities and towns where a thriving economy meets affordability, diversity and an exceptional quality of life.”

“Backed by rigorous research and data-driven analysis, these 50 places are the blueprint for the future,” the longtime financial news and advice website shares. “Backed by rigorous research and data-driven analysis, these 50 places are the blueprint for the future,” the longtime financial news and advice website shares.

Money’s feature on Northfield highlights the town’s storied past, including the 1876 bank raid by Jesse James and other members of the notorious James-Younger Gang.

“Instead of walking away rich, they were defeated by local citizens in a historic event that’s celebrated every year with a weekend festival here in Northfield,” Money writes.

Northfield is notable for offering both a picturesque small town vibe and access to the Twin Cities metro in under an hour’s drive.